Imperial County, CA — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
12.6%
Labor Force
70,525
Employed
61,339
Mean Commute
21 min
Work from Home
6.5%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone78.6%
Carpool9.6%
Public Transit0.5%
Walk2.8%
Bike0.3%
Work from Home6.5%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector92.3%
Government39.4%
Self-Employed9.1%
Imperial County, CA has an unemployment rate of 12.6% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 70,525 people. The average commute time is 21 minutes. 6.5% of workers work from home. 92.3% of workers are in the private sector.